18-inch tires and ground effect is back: here is the revolutionary Formula 1 of 2022

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15 July 2021 A revolution postponed by the pandemic but which is now becoming a reality. The car for the 2022 Formula 1 World Championship was unveiled today.

On the occasion of the British GP it was possible to admire the concept of the car that will take part in the 2022 World Championship.

A revolution with maximum attention to aerodynamics with Pirelli tires 18 inch.

"We want the best to keep winning, but also for more battle," said

, Liberty Media's Head of Motorsport of the new car. While

, Pirelli Motorsport Manager added that "the transition to 18 inches occurred for various reasons, we have a more modern design and a new family of compounds to achieve the goal of closer races". 

Formula 1 CEO

also spoke about the new single-seater: "Today is an exciting day for the sport. The conditions that will form the new rules will allow the cars to fight closer to each other. The new cars are elegant. and made to run to the limit ".

The drivers also expressed their opinion on the new car: "We hope it can really increase the battle on the track, which is what we want," said

. while

she hopes that "it can improve the races, we have already tested it in the simulator and it seems more aggressive".

A new set of regulations with radical changes will come into force next year, which have been delayed since their initial introduction expected in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.   

 Changes include 18-inch wheels replacing the traditional 13-inch rim size, reintroducing ground effect use for the first time since it was banned in the 1980s, and introducing a number of standardized components .